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Diamond Living Hinge Generator

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Create living hinges made of elongated diamonds in a brick-wall offset. Each diamond is a closed outline of four edges; the rows are shifted by half a pitch so the tips of one row reach between the diamonds of the next – slim, evenly flexible, and decorative in rigid material such as wood, acrylic, or MDF. Export your design as SVG, DXF or PDF for your CNC router or laser cutter.

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Parameters
Configure the living hinge pattern

Material

Width of the plate

Height of the plate

Cut Pattern

15 mm

Length of each individual cut line

4 mm

Bridge width between cuts in the same row

5 mm

Distance between cut rows

Appearance

No design generated

Diamond Pattern

Elongated diamonds as closed outlines in a brick-wall offset – the diamond counterpart to the hexagon pattern with a slimmer, calmer look.

Parametric

Adjust plate size, diamond length and width, and both gaps. The generator checks that no outlines intersect and shows changes instantly in the preview.

SVG, DXF & PDF Export

Export your design directly as SVG, DXF or PDF for your CAM software. All coordinates in millimetres.

Diamond Hinge Tips

  • Material Thickness: Living hinges work best with thin materials (3–6 mm). The thinner the material, the more flexible the result.
  • Row Spacing: A smaller vertical gap puts more rows across the bend zone and makes the hinge more flexible. The tips of the offset row move between the diamonds – the generator keeps the minimum clearance.
  • Gap in the Row: The horizontal gap between diamond tips is the load-bearing bridge. Below 3 mm it becomes brittle quickly in wood.
  • Material: Plywood and MDF work particularly well. Acrylic can crack if the cuts are too tight.
  • Test Cut: Make a small test piece first to find the optimal parameters for your material.

Application Examples

Lampshades

Cylindrical lamps where the diamond pattern acts as a fine light grid.

Decorative Objects

Vase sleeves, lanterns, and wall pieces with an even, decorative diamond look.

Book Covers

Flexible spines with a calm pattern – the closed outlines keep the surface stable.

Jewelry Boxes

Boxes with curved lids made from a single piece – no separate hinges required.

Diamond Living Hinge Generator